book of the law of moses

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book of the law of moses - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pentateuch \Pen"ta*teuch\, n. [L. pentateuchus, Gr. ?; ? (see
     Penta-) + ? a tool, implement, a book, akin to ? to
     prepare, make ready, and perh. to E. text. See Five, and
     Text.]
     The first five books of the Old Testament, collectively; --
     called also the Law of Moses, Book of the Law of Moses,
     etc.
     [1913 Webster]